Last updated: July 07, 2026

Application No. 18/960,653

Untitled Application

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Filed

Examiner

HYLINSKI, STEVEN J

Art Unit

Tech Center

Textron Inc.

Assignee

Textron Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +17.4% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (76%); +17.4% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 921 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

HYLINSKI, STEVEN J View full profile →

Grants 76% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

695 granted / 921 resolved

+15.5% vs TC avg

Strong +17% interview lift

Without

With

+17.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

30 currently pending

Career history

953

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

4.8%

-35.2% vs TC avg

§103

70.3%

+30.3% vs TC avg

§102

16.7%

-23.3% vs TC avg

§112

2.8%

-37.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 921 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 30, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

76%

Grant Probability

93%

With Interview (+17.4%)

2y 9m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 921 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.